WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2017
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Hi all!
Olivia looks so alert now. I'm sending healing thoughts.
Rori - Great news on the jeans!
In England (it's different in Scotland) an offer to buy is just that, an offer. Normally the house is then taken off the market and solicitors are instructed to do searches etc. (A search is to see if there are any problems in the area or with the title) The buyer and seller can still pull out at any time. The chain is because each person has to have sold their house or have cash to buy. The chain could stretch for many houses and can fall through at any stage if one member of the chain pulls out or loses their buyer. Ideally you would have a "first time buyer" to end the chain, or a cash buyer or vacant possession to move into somewhere. Otherwise it just goes on and on. As our house is quite expensive the first time buyer would be a long way down the chain!
At some point when everyone has a buyer and everyone has all their ducks in a row there is an "exchange of contracts" which usually happens on the same day. This is a commitment to buy and if you pull out after that you lose 10% of the purchase price. The completion date is agreed on at exchange. On "completion" everyone in the chain buys and sells their house and moves. It's all done on the same day.
All this takes a lot of juggling by solicitors and the ideal situation is a short chain with a cash buyer or a first time buyer. As our buyers have not yet even got a buyer you can see why I'm not getting too excited. However, we are making progress.
I hope that makes it all a bit clearer. Every country does it in a different way. Our way is ÷×+% , in my opinion.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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tngram2seven wrote: »Marni - I can just see you and your mom using fondue forks to eat cheetos. Ha! Clever solution to a messy orange problem!
Hugs, prayers, and kisses......
Toni in Tennessee
Toni - mum and I had such fun together.. she really was like my best friend. Can hardly believe its been 2 yrs since she passed. I still find myself picking up the phone at work on occasion to call her - we talked every day. Her other naughty treat was mac & cheese (she may have been a cheese-a-holic) LOL
I'm working on a new Diabetes program called One Drop - I've learned more in the last week and a half from them, the app etc., than I have from 4 doctors over 10+ years! http://onedrop.today/
I've been logging all of my meals, blood sugars, meds, BP etc. Takes a while every day but its paying off I think. Flight to Florida, Ft Lauderdale is all booked for April - should be a nice wedding - going to visit a friend/coworker who lives in Cape Coral also. My best friend Jeff is coming up to Alaska for the 4th of July week - can't wait - we are like teenagers when we get together - so - pretty much annoying! .. but fun!!!
Hugs!!!
Hello NEW PEOPLE!
Marni in Alaska
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Morning all. My weekly weigh-in had me another 5.3 pounds down for a total of 29.3 pounds lost since I started six weeks ago.
My husband and I drove 7 hours yesterday (there and back) to attend the funeral of my best friend's father. He and I shared birthdays. Really sad. He was 89 and in pretty good health until just after Christmas. He and his wife, 85, fell in different rooms of their house. They didn't remember what happened exactly. She broke her leg badly, so perhaps he went too fast to try to get help and fell himself, or vice versa. My friend's husband found them when he was visiting his own mother who had buried his father the week before. Apparently, my friend's parents had been on the floor for over 24 hours. Their kids, none of whom live in the immediate area, checked in every two to three days and neither they nor any of their neighbours realized anything was wrong. He called an ambulance which took them both to the hospital; after an initial check the mother was admitted as a patient and the father as an accompanying person. That meant he didn't get any more tests. All three of the daughters are nurses and were concerned by his condition. It took several days of arguing to get the hospital to check him further and by then his heart was so badly deregulated that they could not stabilize him. It was downhill from there.
Karen in VA: I am happy for you that Olivia is getting better.
Gloria: A big hug coming your way. I can relate to your situation with your GS. We had to push our oldest through school and fight a computer gaming addiction. One of the few subjects over which my husband and I had serious disagreements, trying to find a solution. He passed, but not brilliantly. A teacher who saw his potential helped him get into an English university where they had an IT program. Again he passed, but barely. After two years of doing temporary work, he finally decided one day that he needed to do something about his life. He found a masters program where he went to school part-time and worked part-time, with the employer paying his fees and paying a minimal salary. His life turned around completely. He now works on web-based software development, one of his latest projects helping to develop a research platform linking neurological centres around France. He is much more social and leading a more rounded live, but I admit there were quite a few years there when we despaired that he would be able to pull through.
NYKaren: It sounds like you are having a lovely time in Morocco.
Kim: Love the suggestion of having the special brunch count for two meals.
-Leigh in France
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Morning Ladies~
Michelle~ no everything alright just not much to say..
was going to go to the beach with my friend Patty on thursday, but have to take Chester to the vet in the afternoon and my DGD to orthodontist.. so there goes my thursday... Have this weekend off.. so we shall see how that goes...
Sunday I have to take my dad down to his brothers house for my uncles birthday ..they are both in there 80's my dad will be 89 this Oct.. and they are the last of there generation...so that will be my afternoon on Sunday,but dont mind spending time with my dad..
Will go grocery shopping early on Sunday ,go feed DFIL and then come home and put dinner together for Tom and then off we go..
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Good morning, didn't sleep much last night and have a busy day where I have to present and teach in front of different groups blah! Well had a .4 loss on the scale but I am proud being that the kids are home and there is food everywhere. They keep baking
Karen Olivia looks alert and very engaged!
Marcelyn Congrats on #12
SueBDew Oh I would love to help you. What are you growing?
Paula Y Wish you a successful AGM
Welcome Samantha
Ginger I used to be a night snacker. I even ate in the middle of the night as if the calories didn't count if I was half asleep lol! Since I have been doing intermittent fasting, only starting to eat at 12pm and I don't eat after 7:00pm, the evening snacking is over and it is not hard.
Feeling sorry for myself as I won't be able to get into my onesie until 5ish, 11 hours from this moment
Wishing everyone a great day!
Sarah, Ontario2 -
Hi. I just discovered this group. Interested in it and being motivated more. Was doing pretty well since I began this journey this time in July of 2015. Then this past Christmas I got off track and do not seem to be motivated or quite as determined as I was before. Heard a Youtube this morning where this young man lost 50 pounds in 6 month, two pounds week he said. WOW This really got me interested. His voice and determination has me inspired. HELP......what else can I do and suggestions are really appreciated.....I do have goals and a program.
1. track all meals
2. exercise at gym 4x a week
3. drink 8 water a day
4. cut back on portion sizes (at times)
5. find better snack choice
6. no eating extra calories at night (after dinner)
7. de-clutter few hours a week
8. read and enjoy my books
9. volunteer twice a week
10. want to lose 50 pounds (also I do WW smart points) sometimes I like my fitness pal APPS so much more.....
I live in northeast OH.
I have some osteo arthritis and somethings are harder to do now than before. I had two knee replacements.
I am a positive thinker and am always thankful for all my blessings.
My dr referred me to my fitness pal a year and half ago and I do love it. What else am I missing in losing the
weight? What else can I do to keep losing every week? I am really open to New Ideas and Helpful choice to get to my goal and then maintain...for life.....THANKS for all your help.
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Ginger read The Power of Habit. I thought he made many good points.1
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Welcome Kristina, Samantha, Ei and anyone else that I may have missed. You've found a great caring group. Tell us more about you, where you're from and what you would like us to call you. It helps if you sign every post with your name and general location so that we don't have to keep spreadsheets of who's who.
DJ: Love, good thoughts and sunshine to you too my friend
Beth: DJ's correct - your son sounds amazing!
Katla: Hope the headache disappears quickly and you feel better soon enough to see your friends
Heather: Keeping everything crossed..
Marni: Hugs!!!
Gloria: Thinking about you
Leigh: Congrats on the weightloss that is fantastic result for such a short time. I suspect the amount you are losing weekly will gradually reduce. So sorry to hear about your friend's father.
Sarah: Congrats on the loss!
Saw a number on the scale this morning that I haven't seen for at least 2 years. Here's hoping the trend continues.
Carey - Northern Alberta
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James5 -
Gloria – my heart goes out to you raising your grandsons. Kids are exposed to so many more “influences” than we were growing up it seems…electronics, fast paced. Neat we have plenty of teachers and experienced moms here who have been thru similar with boys that age.
Lenora – I always enjoy the stories of your childhood and family. I swear you are sitting at my kitchen table with me. I have a dear friend in Dallas who I yak with on the phone about once a month – we cover every topic and good thing we aren’t paying by the minute for long distance anymore.
Leigh – WAY TO GO on the continuing weight loss. What a sad story about your friend’s parents. You and DH were sweet to make that long trip and support the family. After my mom passed, dad (89) lived alone and got his heart meds confused…ended up having a stroke and my sis who lives just down the road didn’t find him until the next day and he passed shortly thereafter, perhaps of a “broken heart”. Super neat story about your son finding his way after some rocky starts.
Karen – Olivia looks good!
Becca – lovely photo! Were you a supermodel at one time? From the photos I am seeing of all of us, what a gang of gorgeous ladies, wow. All supermodels still, a bit older and wiser to boot.
Heather – encouraging that you have a house offer, hope the “chain” moves quickly and you can get on with your plans. By the way, DH and I are addicted to all of the TV British murder mysteries like Murdoch, Endeavor…watching Inspector Lewis right now. I love the scenery and try to imagine you and Kate and Yinka walking on those lovely groomed paths with those gorgeous old castles and gothic buildings, tho you are likely nowhere near these mysteries are filmed, you perhaps have seen them in person!
Ginger, for many years I would put in an earbud at night and listen to “Coast to Coast AM” when Art Bell was the host. Try as I might to stay awake to listen to his latest strange tales, it would generally put me to sleep in a few minutes.
Marni, that Onedrop app looks super slick! Isn’t it nice to have something so handy to keep you up to date?
Karen vacationing in Morocco – photo’s pretty please? Love hearing about your trip! I bet the food is awesome – what a once in a lifetime experience.
Welcome Kristina, Samantha, Eileen and other new folks, keep posting!
I know I didn’t hit everyone – waving “HI” to you all and catch you on the next round.
I went recliner shopping yesterday. Geeze, a lot of them are now electric or push-button….not sure if I like that, seems like one more gizmo to wear out….. plus on some of them, you have to push with your feet to get the footrest down. My knee was aching after that so will put off shopping for a while. And none of them were as comfortable as the one we have now. I was looking for one that is long enough for DH to stretch out on w/o his feet hanging over the edge.
This low sugar eating is working great, only one hiccup – my downfall is dry roasted peanuts and I’ve been eating way too many of them. Love them but I cannot stop eating at “15 pieces” so a couple handfuls later I am regretting it because they also give me a tummy ache.
I don’t log every day, but I do very often to see where I am fat/protein/carb/fiber and sugar-wise. Looks like I’m generally over 100 or 200 calories but often coming in at 40 g of fiber. We will see in another week when I step on the scale.
I’m focusing on the Non-Scale Victories, and so far:
• Blood sugar excellent
• Fitting into clothes I haven’t been able to wear for quite some time!
• Not hungry/binging like I did
• Sleeping much better not eating after 6 pm.
Time to get ready for work. Have a great day all!
Lanette
SW WA State with snow expected Friday - Katla, Sherry, Pip and you PNW gals - looks like winter might not be oer quite yet!
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Gloria, no my kids never lived in this house. I felt awe full when my mom sold her house just like others here! And to think, I was a grandmother when that happened! Lol.
Donated 4 more bags of "stuff" yesterday, and finished bedroom. On to the more difficult rooms.....
Did not do squats or any exercise as planned yesterday. Many reasons, but will do right after I get off of here today!
Rita from CT6 -
Carey - congrats on that number that you haven't seen for a while! Happy dance!3
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Exercise daily and stay at or under calorie goal.
Keto 3 Week Challenge February 5th-25th
I love this way of eating! I'm a fat burning machine! I lost another .2 pounds!
Mary from Minnesota3 -
Gloria ~ So sorry you are having so much difficulty with GS and hoping your daughter will do her part to help.
Went to the Ortho Doc today and only saw the PA. My knee has fairly bad arthritis and got a cortisone shot for that. I will start the gel injections when they arrive. The doctor himself stuck his head in briefly and I was put off by his manner.
Carol in GA
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Lanette - We belong to the National Trust, so we do get to see lots of old houses, gardens and castles. My DH was at Oxford University in the 60s , so pretty much Endeavour's era. A couple of years ago we had a weekend in Oxford for our anniversary and he showed me round all his old haunts where they often film. Our hotel was very central.
That's a view from our room.
Went to yoga this morning and my friend was back from her 80 day tour of Australasia and South America. She met friends, relatives and her son out there, but went on her own. She is the same intrepid woman who did the Camino de Santiago last spring, walking the trail for 6 weeks! It was to celebrate her 60th birthday.
This afternoon I made up the shortfall in calories that yoga gives me. Spent some time rowing and cycling. Now back to my normal 600 calories. I have to make up for my weekend indulgences.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Queene: I think I'm going to switch to taking the Singulair in the a.m. while on break this wk, so I can be sure it won't make me drowsy at all while I don't have to drive to work after taking it. I'm the same way - things that usually make most people sleepy often do the opposite to me.
Except Demoral - given that when I had colonoscopy & upper GI test (at same time) several yrs ago & the nurse told me it would just make me relaxed, but not put to sleep. Well, I was very quickly out cold & they had a hard time waking me up. Actually the best sleep I'd had in a long time.
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Good morning all -
Charleen - I'm sure you must be burning lots of calories with your closet project! It must be awfully tricky to wrangle all those pieces into place without an extra set of hands.
Karen - What an unforgettable trip! Morocco sounds so lovely. It's always been on my travel bucket list.
Heather - Congratulations on the house sale getting under way! Crossing my fingers that all the paperwork and contingencies go well.
Rori - Woohoo! I am doing the smaller-pants dance for you!
Karen - Olivia looks strong, and look at those eyes! Wonderful news.
Cheri - I know what you mean about the see-through dresses. I know some people layer them over other clothing, but I think those people have never seen a Texas summer.
Gloria - So sorry you are having to deal with pre-adolescent attitude from your grandson.
Samantha - Welcome to the group!
My uncle in New Orleans is doing very poorly and the doctors can't do much for him. This uncle is one of those difficult people, and I honestly don't "like" him very much. On the other hand, he's family and I love him, and he's my dad's only sibling. I've told Dad that I'll travel with him if he wants to go visit, so I've got to keep things open this week. Dad said he didn't think there was anything he could do, but I still think he needs to go. He told me at least twice, "I'd sure like to see his face." Poor Dad has had so many losses lately; this one is hitting him hard.
Off to do some work while I can. Enjoy your day!
-Yvonne in TX3 -
Samantha from South Africa: Welcome--even though you're still a baby. Join the conversation.
Heather: Oh my! I never imagined that buying and selling could be so complicated and filled with effort and delay. The solicitors seem to have worked out a great system to keep themselves in plenty of money forever. We've only owned three homes and rented twice in our 40+ years of marriage, and our situations seem very simple and uncomplicated compared to what you're describing. :noway: I love the photo of Oxford. Thanks for sharing. I'd love to visit the British Isles someday, but DH is not much of a traveler. :ohwell:
Marni: DH has been diabetic for 50 years. I thought he'd be interested in your system so I sent him a link. He still isn't up this morning, and I'm looking forward to his comments.
Leigh in France: Losing 29 pounds in six weeks is amazing progress. My own weight came off about two pounds a week, more or less. I'm sorry about the loss of your best friend's father.
Carey in N Alberta: Congratulations on the new number on your scale! WTG!
Lanette: So far we're dry and the river hasn't overflowed. I'm hoping that is going to continue. People in California are sure having a wet season and lots of flooding in some areas. :flowerforyou:
I am going to lunch with a dear friend and former mentor today. I missed her birthday celebration due to the snow and ice a few weeks ago. I'm looking forward to seeing her. It has been a couple of years since our last face-to-face visit. I got lost going to her place last time. I hope it doesn't happen again.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James
February 2017 Resolutions:
1: Log every bite and swallow;
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.
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